murphyDisodium Capryloyl Glutamate
AKA: Emulvama AGW, L-Glutamic acid, Disodium salt, Sodium salt (1:2), 167888-81-5
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
The panel concluded that the 115 amino acid alkyl amides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating...Disodium Capryloyl Glutamate
Formula
C13H21NNa2O5
Mol. Weight
317.29
CAS #
167888-81-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Deodorant
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Controls Odor
Cleansing Surfactant
Antioxidant Protection
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Neutralizes odor
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 645)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 645)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 645)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.4%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR